Bragging On My Father

I received a compliment at church today and I write about it not to brag on myself, but to praise God for his many and mighty provisions. Larah and I were standing at the sink washing her hands, after about our 16th trip to the potty, when a kind lady stopped me. We made small talk and then she told me that she thought my children were always so nicely and neatly dressed. I thanked her for her kind words and went back to washing Larah's hands.

Later, as I was home resting in my bed...gotta get in that Sunday afternoon nap...I went back over our short conversation. I became instantly thankful to God for his wonderful way of taking care of our family. We are blessed with so many of His provisions and I hope to never take them for granted.

I would venture to say that 90% of my children's clothing comes from a small little thrift store in Morton...Jan's Thrift Store. It is not a beautiful building and it is not loaded with name brand, stylish clothing. But somehow I always manage to find great and inexpensive blessings. Most clothes are priced $.25-$.50. Some items are $1.00 and occasionally I might find something that costs $5.00.

We live on a single income and we don't have a lot of extra money. Because of the Lord's wisdom and guidance, He teaches and enables us to live frugally. I do believe God has blessed us abundantly, and continues to do so. I am so grateful for Jan's Thrift Store and that even though we can't buy brand new clothes, my children are dressed in a way that honors Him. He is so good to us!!!

Thank you Father for providing our needs. Thank you for Jan's Thrift Store.

To read how God has blessed others, go for a visit over at A Dusty Frame and take a glance at Works of God Weekend. You will be truly blessed and encouraged.